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Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney, General, 1554–1586 Birch's Heads
Printmaker:
Houbraken, Jacobus
Painter:
Oliver, Isaac I
(After)
History note: From the Collection of Julian Marshall (1836-1903) [Lugt 1494]; Charrington bought it at Sotheby's (H. P. Horne sale), 24 June 1926, Lot 584 £6.10.0 + comm. F. B. Daniell and son
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1743
Accession number: P.13749-R
Primary reference Number: 205143
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 1494
Ver Huell (Houbraken): 88
O'Donoghue: 4
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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